UNIFIL takes control in violence between Lebanon and Israel

Beirut, May 18 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon (UNIFIL) on Tuesday took control to prevent a military escalation between Lebanon and Israel, after intense exchange of fire on the common border.

May 18, 2021
10:54

UNIFIL Spokesperson Andrea Tenenti revealed about immediate contacts to control the situation after rockets were launched between both nations.

Reports show that six shells were fired from southern Lebanese territory against Israeli-occupied areas and the latter responded with a barrage of 22 missiles.

A UNIFIL communique stated that on Monday, around 23:30 hours, local time, rockets were launched from Rashaya Al Foukhar, north of Kfar Choub in southern Lebanon.

Immediately Stefano Del Col, Commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, contacted senior leaders of the Lebanese Armed Forces Command and the Israeli army, and urged moderation.

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